It was hypothesized that factor analysis and elements of social exchange theory could be used to integrate the different perceptions of individuals who make up an organization. An instrument was administered to the faculties of two schools. The results indicate a promising technique for organizational diagnosis. Available from: JABS Order Dept.,…

This paper explores two central processes that are basic to any social system's survival--adaptability and copability. They are not totally independent of one another and are complementary. Implications of these concepts and their contingent characteristics with other organizational variables are discussed. (Author)

Available from: Comparative Administration Research Institute, Kent State University Press, Kent State University, Kent, OH 44242. (IRT)

Questionnaire responses of a large educational faculty in a private university were used to examine support for collective bargaining and several propositions about unionism. The results indicate far greater union support and tenure's positive relationship with unionism, contrary to prevailing beliefs. (Editor/LBH)

Federal involvement in higher education is due to increase if a cabinet-level Department of Education becomes a reality. Important issues about higher federal visibility and an increased share of the budget are addressed by the president of the Institute for Educational Leadership. (LBH)

The development and future of the discipline, rural sociology, and of the Rural Sociological Society are discussed. (NQ)

Although the findings of this study of elementary principals stand in some contrast to those of a study of secondary principals, it remains true that change is more likely to occur from administrators hired from outside the district than from those hired from within. (Author/IRT)

The President of the American Association on Mental Deficiency (AAMD) examines how Hollywood films have helped to deter the negative stereotypes of handicapped persons in text accompanying a 26-minute series of clips from movies made between 1930-1985. Activities and attitudes of the AAMD during the same period are traced. (VW)

Responds to Caple's article on organizational change with an analysis of the relationship between social change and individual choice in Western society. Discusses self concept as the experience of individual ego and personal responsibility and analyzes the individual's ability to maintain a sense of purpose in life. (ABB)

Reviews Caple's article on organizational change as applied to student development. Discusses Caple's ideas of self organization, autonomy and planning as management. Poses questions for personnel workers on implementing Caple's ideas. (Author/ABB)

Student and alumnae groups have mobilized to preserve Wheaton College as one of a dwindling number of single-sex women's institutions and are taking legal action to fight what they believe is a breach of faith. (MSE)

Discussion of issues in management of library automation includes: (1) hardware, including systems growth and contracts; (2) software changes, vendor relations, local systems, and microcomputer software; (3) item and authority databases; (4) automation and library staff, organizational structure, and managing change; and (5) environmental issues,…

Uses metaphor analysis to illuminate recent conflicts at Disneyland. Discusses a 30-year change of emphasis of root-metaphors from "drama" to "family" that reflects fundamental differences between management and employees, along with the implications of this confrontation for the future of Disneyland. (NKA)

Raising professional standards and improving teacher preparation programs will have little effect unless teaching becomes a more attractive career. Local administrators should involve faculty members effectively and satisfactorily in the decision-making and management process so that teachers don't need to enlist collective bargaining to force…